Dear friends, this Friday is 11/11/11 – numerological nirvana!

It’s also the 131st anniversary of Ned Kelly’s execution at the Old Melbourne Gaol on Russell st.

Check out this amazing project composed and produced by my buddy Ashley Davies along with eminent Ned Kelly historian Ian Jones – we are performing this Friday night at the Newport Substation.. an event not to miss.

Ned Kelly – the narrative concert.
Friday 11th November. The Substation, Newport.
For one night only, some of Melbourne’s finest musicians come together to perform Ashley Davies’ critically acclaimed multimedia production of Ned Kelly. Featuring: Ashley Davies; Matt Walker; Monique diMattina; Andrew Albanis; James Lee (Black Cab) and Michelle Lewit. A concert that re-tells the story we all think we know, evoking all the emotions and drama of the haunting saga of Ned and his gang. Ramblin Van Walker and Liz Stringer supporting.

link to venue website: http://goo.gl/QG4Q8
link to video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPsl0fQ-Jk
link to ticket sales: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=15751

The Eva Cassidy show at the Athenaeum Theatre in August starring the starry Clare Bowditch was a runaway smash hit. The punters loved it because Clare is a STAR and also the band was a little bit GROUSE. The producers loved it because the punters loved it. I loved it because I got to make a Hammond organ scream (loud) each night – watch this space for return season and touring info.

WhatWasItYouSaid.mp3
The gripes of two listeners collide in this, my attempt at Ron Sexsmith meets Elvis Costello via diMattina on a Sunday morning.

Yip yip – for your free download of the new single ‘Say My Name’ click on ‘FREE MUSIC’ to the right. Enjoy!

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Our old friend Greg called in to share his domestic drama of the week – losing the remote control. Yes this be the same Greg of ‘Pick up a shovel dig a hole for love’ and ‘Snake Dance’ fame (see previous RRR song challenges). In this week’s episode Greg and his flame discover they don’t need that smelly ole tele. They read books. He builds a pizza oven near the river that runs through their garden. Domestic blissorama. So this song ‘Turn Me On’ comes from the point of view of the teevee – abandoned & forgotten, listless & despondent..

Triple R Podcast Podcast Sun 6 March, 2011
“Love’s Marketplace: Woman needs a man like a camel needs a bicycle” (Click the blue “Live from Triple RRR” line just a coupla lines above to hear the whole show).

Triple R Podcast Sun 27 Feb, 2011
‘Snake Dance’ (Click the blue “Live from Triple RRR” line just a coupla lines above to hear the whole show).